Jan 22, 2014 Podcast: How To Understand Your
Genotype, Are Multivitamins A Waste of Money, Should You Use
Orthotics, How To Rebuild Nerves, How To Use Fermented Foods, and
Substitutes For Foam Rolling.

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Listener Q&A:

How To Understand Your Genotype

Allie asks:Her brother has the ApoE 3,4
genotype and high cholesterol. This genotype indicates that he is
more likely respond to dietary changes in fat. They say that he
should be eating a low-fat diet but they don't explain what that
means. Do you have any advice what kinds of fat he should eat/avoid
OR if a low fat diet is actually good for that genotype.

Are Multivitamins A Waste of Money?

Jason asks: He read about the "Are
multivitamins a waste of money?" article on CNN.com referencing
a paper in the Annals of Internal Medicine which says that "using
supplements and multivitamins to prevent chronic conditions is a
waste of money". What is your take on that?

Should You Use Orthotics?

Amy asks:She has just returned to running from
some time off due to a foot injury. She hasn't been back long and
she is already having foot issues again. Where would you recommend
going to get some good advice and diagnostics done on her feet or
running gait. She feels like her podiatrist is just a glorified
orthotic salesman.

How To Rebuild Nerves

Katie asks:Her father was just released from
hospital/rehab after 42 days from Guillain-Barré syndrome as a
result of a flu shot. He is currently in a wheel chair and cannot
walk. Do you know any supplements or foods that will help rebuild
his nerves and speed his healing?

How To Use Fermented Foods

Kelly asks: She listened to your podcast
"Top
5 Reason Athletes Get Fat" and you recommend eating a variety
of fermented foods. She makes her Kombucha and drinks it every day.
Is that bad? Should she be seeking out different sources instead of
getting all her bacteria from one place?

Substitutes For Foam
Rolling

Hugo asks: He knows that you love the Rumble Rollerbut real foam rollers can be
expensive. Is there any reason why he couldn't use a PVC pipe
instead? Do you have any other suggestions of cheap, easy to find
things that he could use for rolling?

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